RNAV: Reoviridae Flashcards
1
Q
What are the subgroups that belong to the Reoviridae family?
A
Rotavirus
Coltivirus
2
Q
What disease is caused by Rotavirus?
A
Infantile gastroenteritis
2
Q
What are the important members of Rotavirus?
A
Rotavirus A, B, C
3
Q
How is Rotavirus transmitted?
A
Fecal-oral route
4
Q
What are the distinguishing characteristics of Rotavirus?
A
Wheel-shaped, Non-enveloped, Stable at pH changes
5
Q
What is the size and shape of the Reoviridae family?
A
~70 nm, Icosahedral
6
Q
What is the important member of Coltivirus?
A
Colorado tick fever virus
7
Q
What disease is caused by Coltivirus?
A
Dengue-like fever
8
Q
How is Coltivirus transmitted?
A
Tick bite (Dermacentor andersoni)
9
Q
What are the distinguishing characteristics of Coltivirus?
A
Arbovirus, Infects red blood cell precursors
